November 6, 2008 Carlos Pena won his first Gold Glove on Thursday, which just so happens to be the first Gold Glove ever awarded to a Rays player, according to MLB.com. Other infielders to win the award were C Joe Mauer, 2B Dustin Pedroia, SS Michael Young and 3B Adrian Beltre.
Our View:Pena is a sweet fielder and he led AL first baseman with a .998 fielding percentage as he made just two errors on the season, meaning that he was completely deserving of the honor.
October 26, 2008 Carlos Pena is 0-for-10 with two walks through three games of the World Series.
Our View:The Rays' cleanup hitter was 12-for-36 with seven walks and eight RBI through Tampa Bay's first 11 playoff games. Expect him to bust out of his slump soon, possibly tonight against Phillies' starter Joe Blanton.
October 14, 2008 Carlos Pena hit his second home run in as many games as the Rays crushed Boston 13-4 on Tuesday in Game 4 of the ALCS. He also drew two walks, scored three runs, and had two RBI.
Our View:The first baseman's keen eye was on display in Game 4. He drew 96 walks in 490 regular season at-bats
October 6, 2008 Carlos Pena had three hits and two RBI in the Rays Game 4 victory over the White Sox.
Our View:Pena ended the series with a 5-for-10 line and two RBI in his three games of action. He can be pitched to, but if a pitcher makes a mistake and leaves one out over the plate, he rarely misses hitting it hard.
October 5, 2008 Carlos Pena returned to the lineup for Game 3 after missing most of Game 1 and all of Game 2 because of a scratched cornea. Pena hit third and went 2-for-5.
Our View:Pena is very important to the Rays offense as their biggest power bat other than rookie Evan Longoria, and his return can't do anything but help a club that is on the brink of advancing to the American League Championship series.
